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$100 Million Yacht "Savannah" Anchors In South Walton

A massive super yacht arrived in SoWal yesterday and has created quite a buzz. The 274-foot "Savannah" cost $100 million and is the ultimate in luxury and modern technology.

From the builder's website:
The 83.50-metre (273’11”) Savannah is the first hybrid motoryacht. She is the first superyacht to feature an eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, propeller, azimuting thruster and a streamlined hull shape. Offering fuel economies of thirty per cent, the pioneering electro-mechanical propulsion platform marries Feadship’s past experience and forward thinking approach within a pure custom creation. Further innovation comes in the form of a floating superstructure, an underwater lounge, the ‘open’ aft deck areas, and much more besides. At the 2016 ShowBoats Design Awards, Savannah won no less than three prestigious awards: for Exterior Design & Styling, Interior Layout & Design and Holistic Design. Savannah became Motor Yacht of the Year during the 2016 World Superyacht Awards.

83.5 meters (274 ft)
Savannah is an 83.5 meter (274ft) yacht, built out of steel with an aluminum superstructure. She was known as project #686, before being christened Savannah.

Hybrid Propulsion
The yacht is referred to as a ‘hybrid yacht’, powered by a combination of a single Wärtsila diesel engine, three diesel-electric generators and a battery pack. Propulsion comes from an advanced Azimuth propeller system.

A Crew of 22
The yacht Savannah can accommodate 12 guests and a crew of 22. Her value is at least US$ 100 million.